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Newspaper

Raleigh Register

Location

Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1946

Page

5

Publinks Tourney Sees Upsets as Semi-Finals Narrow

The National Public Links Tournament advanced to the semi finals with Louisville Detroit Los Angeles and Portland still alive. Lightning battered Wellshire course yesterday causing a tree to burn and heavy rain though Smiley Quick of Los Angeles defeated Peter Major Jr 7 and 5 to reach the semis. Gaida Ball and Stafford followed Quick into the final four.

Associated Press Denver Wellshire Louisville Detroit Los Angeles Portland Smiley Peter Major, Jr Buffalo, N. Y Robert E. Gaida Slich Wiliam E. Ball Lou Stafford Fortland Ore Quick Gaida Doli

Peace With Mex League Forecast

The Associated Press reports a possible peace between the Mexican Baseball League and U S major circuits. The Minneapolis Star says an agreement with the Pasquel Brothers of Mexico could be announced within the next two months, potentially allowing players who left Major Leagues for Mexico to return.

Associated Press New York United States Minneapolis Star Pasquel Brothers Mexico

B and O Reports Six Month Deficit Of 16 Million

The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad reports a six month deficit of 16,690,163 dollars due to wage increases. Net income fell by 28,424,132 dollars compared with the same period in 1945 when the railroad earned 11,733,969 dollars.

Associated Press Baltimore Baltimore, and Ohio Railroad Cancar B and O

116 Per Cent Charged on Autos in Pittsburgh Hearing

A Pittsburgh legislative hearing hears veterans complain of excessive short term financing on used cars. Witnesses cite charges of 116 percent, missing titles, and tiny rebates on payoff. Navy veteran James F. Heriot says he never received a loan bill or title.

Pittsburgh Franklin H. Lichtenwalter John M. Walker James F. Heriot Philip Jurann

Assault Favored In Arlington Classic Field Of Seven

Assault, the 3-year-old star from Meine Chance Farm, seeks another big win in the $98,650 Arlington Classic at Arlington Park. Expected field includes Lord Boswell Mighty Story The Dude Sgt Spence Pellicle With Pleasure as upset contenders amid a crowd nearing 35 000.

Arlington Associated Press Chicago Union Assault Meine Chance Farm Lord Boswell Mighty Story the Dude Sgt. Spence Pellicle With Pleasure

Negro Activities Notes and Social Updates

The report lists ongoing church and community events including the New Era Missionary Society shower for Mr and Mrs Do berry, visits by Mrs Isabel Smith of Lecvale to her relatives, and Beatrice Kelly with son Harold visiting Virginia Hodges. A Sunday school picnic occurred at the 4 H Camp at Clift top last Sunday.

J. H. Vaden Fohd Jones New Era Missionary Society Charles Doberry Isabel Smith Lecvale Robert Burks Beatrice Kelly Harold Chicago Ill Virginia Hodges Frank Wood Clifttop

Market Yields Mixed Cattle Hog and Lamb Notes from Baltimore and Pittsburgh

Baltimore markets report cattle mostly steady with grass fed steers and cows active while stockers slow. calves and hogs show uneven movement with tops around 22.35 for barrows and gilts and lambs slower. Pittsburgh prices listed for various whites and grades, with mixed quality notes and regional pricing.

Baltimore USDA

Wheeler May Run as Independent in Montana Senate Race

Senator Wheeler of Montana says he has not decided on running as an independent, though both parties and leaders urge a three way race against Lief Erickson and Yates N. Ecton. His possible entry could pressure President Truman to extend or withdraw support in the July primary context. Public notices include a West Virginia divorce suit and local statements disavowing debts.

Wheeler Associated F Washington D.-Mont Montana Truman Demorat Lief Erickson Yates N. Ecton TS Ackertain van Hunter H. Lacy MccCreery Lowell

Funeral Flowers and Local Service Advertisements

A cluttered vintage classifieds page lists florists Corsages Potted Plants and Cut Flowers with names and phone numbers. It also contains a long directory of home services from painting wallpapering plumbing electrical repair to photo finishing and appliance service, with business names and contact numbers across Beckley and Pineville West Virginia.

Orchids Snow Thornton Florists Prince St Sunbeam Photo Studio Neville Street Beckley W. Va H.C Kinzer Main St Sa. m

Local Service Ads Offer Home Repairs and Radio Servicing

Classified notices advertise stoves furnaces and plumbing repairs with guaranteed work. Beckley Radio Service offers service while you wait or free pickup and lists watch repair and general repair lines with prompt service and dialing numbers.

Temute St Beckley Brown Harbour Plumbing & Floating Co R. M Bud” Lavender HUB Motor Sales, Inc Main Street Oak Hill W. Va Kroger

Classified notices and requests in Beckley ad column

Local classified section lists rentals and services from Compton Construction and Arnott Swim Co. plus moving firms Mandeville Transfer and Lewis Transfer. Multiple WANTED notices seek buyers for farm supplies, dirt, baskets, fryers, and a store or business in Beckley. Also an APHONES WANTED offer for musical instruments with payment.

NED Compton Construction Company Amigo Mullens Arnott Swim Co Mandeville ‘Transfer & Storage Co Dial Moving & Storage Exert Furniture Lewis Transer Company Bio W. A. Thrasher Mount Hope Carolina Crap Orchard Road Price Brothers D. C Clyde Street Caroline Station Mance Hall Or Kear Beckley Beckley

Help Wanted Advertisements Across Several Trades

Classified notices seek female waitresses and counters, beauty shop, truck mechanic, and general mechanics. Positions at Leslie's Diner, Spade Transfer, Charlie's Garage, Raymond's Beauty Shop, and private hospital attendants. Includes a live-in caregiving role, investigator post, and nurse supervisor opening at Sheppard Pratt Hospital Towson Maryland.

the Swan Main Street Goodie Shop Prince Street Boston Candy Kitchen Rainbow Neville St. Ted Leslie Beckley Raymond's Spade Transfer Dial Charlie's Coal City Coal Mountain Box Charleston W. Va Alale Sheppard & Enoch Pratt Hospital Towson Maryland

Sale notices and listings in Mann Sprague area

Democratic candidate Frank Bielups for county court advertised and a five year old bay mare harnessed posted. Orville Ferguson near Harper Heights Garage listed five fresh cows including a Guernsey for sale or trade. incident report from Mann Sprague West Virginia referenced.

Frank Bielups Orville Ferguson Harper Heights Sprague W. Va

Livestock Wanted and Miscellaneous For Sale

Livestock seeks fresh cow for milk and a fat beef bull plus veal values. Contact Rosy Stover 115 Carter St or call 5134. Also memorial mausoleum Tier 3 Section 31 available. Welding equipment HQ lists AC motor generators and portable welders at Harper Welding and Supply Co 1414 South Kanawha St. Dial AAS. Furnace type gas heater apply House 76 Sprague W V.

Rosy Stover Carter St Harper Welding and Supply Co South Kanawha St Sprague W. Va

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